On February 26, Bites Asian Tapas will host a Pour fundraising event benefiting Arts4Kids. This fundraiser brings pairs social awareness with a wine and food tasting. Funds raised during the event support a non-profit organization.

This incarnation of "Pour" will benefit Arts4Kids. This charity aims to introduce children to a variety of arts, hence fostering intellectual and emotional growth as well as enabling to spear through the cultural bearers. Its founder Leonard Mogul has help sponsor cultural trips for underprivileged kids across Chicago.

“It's important that these children are exposed to a different atmosphere and understand there is so much more to life than the small piece of the world they see,” said Mogul in a recent interview.

Bites Asian Tapas is a perfect locale for this charity event since the restaurant's menu serves a variety of Asian dishes. These small plate tapas are perfect for sharing amongst friends. Guests can enjoy flavors of Japan, Thailand, China and Vietnam. The menu is a tour of the regions diverse flavors. Bites is co-owned by chef Marita Tantivirasut and entrepreneur Asana Nakornchai and open in Lake View in fall 2013.

Attendees of Pour will receive a glass of wine from the Love Cork Screw brand and one unique menu item from Bites. Also one attendee will win a prize drawing for a trip for two to Las Vegas.

The Pour Arts4Kids event will be held on Thursday, February 26 at 6 pm. Tickets to Pour are $25 in advance for tickets and for more information visit Eventbrite.com.

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Cristine has been a Naperville resident for over seven years. As a stay at home mom with young children, she searches for cost effective and fun events for the whole family. With so many options in our area, there is never a reason for kids to sit home and be bored. She can be reached at more4momsbuck@gmail.com.